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Forward and backward motion is symmetric in molecular shuttling

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The study provides a first experimental look at the principle of microscopic reversibility in molecular devices.

Feb 20, 2025

New ‘smart pajamas' use graphene sensors to monitor sleep disorders

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers from the UK's University of Cambridge and China's Capital Medical University and Beihang University have developed a washable, skin-compatible smart garment sleep monitoring system that uses graphene sensors to capture local ...

Feb 20, 2025

Electronic fine-tuning unlocks superior hydrogen catalysis performance

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

As the world moves toward sustainable energy, hydrogen will likely play an invaluable role as a clean and versatile fuel. Yet, adoption of hydrogen technologies hinges on overcoming key challenges in electrocatalysis, where costly and scarce plati...

Feb 19, 2025

A breakthrough in hydrogen catalysis: Electronic fine-tuning unlocks superior performance

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

In a breakthrough for hydrogen technology, researchers have introduced an innovative electronic fine-tuning approach that enhances the interaction between zinc and ruthenium.

Feb 19, 2025

Towards new battery tech: Chemists demonstrate high-performance sodium-ion cathode

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

For decades, scientists have sought ways to counter our dependence on lithium-ion batteries. These traditional, rechargeable batteries energize today's most ubiquitous consumer electronics -- from laptops to cell phones to electric cars. But ...

Feb 19, 2025

A breakthrough in hydrogen catalysis: Electronic fine-tuning unlocks superior performance

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The study introduces an innovative electronic fine-tuning (EFT) approach to enhance the interactions between zinc (Zn) and ruthenium (Ru) species, resulting in a highly active and stable catalyst for both the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and hy...

Feb 19, 2025

Next-gen electron microscope at UCLA opens new chapter in seeing the improbably small

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Back in 2008, the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA, or CNSI, debuted a one-of-a-kind resource for understanding biology at the smallest scales — a state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscope.

Feb 19, 2025

First Graphene secures over US$1.5 million to boost commercial growth

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

First Graphene has successfully raised approximately AU$2.4 million (around US$1,526,000) through a placement, securing strong institutional support to accelerate its commercial pipeline and enhance revenue streams.

Feb 19, 2025

Birla Cellulose & LNJ Bhilwara Group collaborate to explore functional graphene-enhanced textiles

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Birla Cellulose, Cellulosic Fibres division of Grasim Industries Ltd, has announced the signing of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with LNJ Bhilwara Group Companies (RSWM Limited & TACC Limited) as the next step forward in the developm...

Feb 19, 2025

Gold nanodots can help boost cancer cell response to ultrasound treatment

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Cells have surface receptors called integrins that bind to repetitive domains present on the extracellular matrix (ECM) surrounding the cells, allowing them to grow and spread. A new study from the Department of Bioengineering (BE), Indian Institu...

Feb 18, 2025

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